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Tl Type S
by inwi99
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Nov 28, 2007 (8:18 pm)
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Bit the bullet. Got an '07 MT with 3500 miles. Have noticed a few things, rear deck/subwoofer rattles. I had a problem with the third gear issue twice, I think you have to shift it like it's a gated shifter, make sure you move it into the correct location. No problems since understanding the way the linkage works. I've been/still driving MT V6 Taurus SHO's forever (still have 2) , this is a nice car. Moroccan Red w/ black and grey interior.
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Re: TL-S Taupe Interior - Black headliner? [nowakj66]
by spyderred
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Nov 29, 2007 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: nowakj66 (Nov 28, 2007 1:12 pm)
If you have 2 kids in car seats, I would NOT get the Taupe interior. I had a BMW with the sand (dark beige) interior when my kids were in car seats. The BMW Sand Color interior is a lot darker than Acura's Taupe interior. I spent an awful lot of time cleaning the back of the drivers and passengers seats as well as the rear door trim. Taupe is a very nice color, however, it would NOT be my choice if you have two young kids, unless you don't mind spending a lot of time cleaning or don't mind having the appearance of a stained or dirty trim.
Just my 2 cents worth...Good luck with your decision
Spyder.
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Re: TL-S Taupe Interior - Black headliner? [spyderred]
by nowakj66
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Nov 29, 2007 (10:51 am)
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Replying to: spyderred (Nov 29, 2007 10:30 am)
Thanks for the heads up on the Taupe with kids.
They do kick the back of my seats in my 2005 Accord Hyrbid and I hate cleaning the scuffs off. Scuffs do bother me. The TL has less rear leg room than the Accord so there would only be more back seat kicking!
The deals are great right now. If I can I want to wait till Spring to pay cash and I think the deals will be as good or better once a prototype 2009 TL is shown in public.
It is still mighty tempting to get the TL-S now. It has everything I want and need right now.
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Re: TL-S Taupe Interior - Black headliner? [spyderred]
by pv2
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Nov 29, 2007 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: spyderred (Nov 29, 2007 10:30 am)
Agree on taupe not being ideal with kids; but fine for two adults. One of my two grandkids is still young enough to occasionally scuff the seat back but it's getting rare and we don't allow the kids to have food in the back.
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Re: Sticky Manual [sicktls4me]
by tobini1
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Mar 30, 2008 (5:46 am)
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Replying to: sicktls4me (Nov 27, 2007 6:11 pm)
I have the same exact problem and its gotten worse in its second 6 months of my car's life. Very annoying, but it doesn't happen all the time. I was quite unnerved recently when I had to do an emergency acceleration maneuver and it stuck midway thru the gate while shifting from 2nd - 3rd. I really had to force it, then it popped into 3. I recently read an article in Road & Track about a Civic Si 6-speed that did the same thing (coincidence ?). I am about to have the dealer look into it. But I'm worried they're gonna drive it and say "We can't find anything wrong. It didn't do that for us." since it is an intermittent problem. Please reply if you take it to the dealer. I'd love to know what they say. Sometimes there's a Service Bulletin on things like this posted the MFR and they are aware of the problem, but won't do anything unless you bring it to their attention. Keep me posted. Tobini. end
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Re: Sticky Manual [tobini1]
by willis3
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Apr 24, 2008 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: tobini1 (Mar 30, 2008 5:46 am)
TSB issued for the third gear issue. You should be receiving a notice from Acura who will replace the synchros.
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Re: Sticky Manual [willis3]
by sicktls4me
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Apr 25, 2008 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: willis3 (Apr 24, 2008 12:47 pm)
Willis3 - pardon the ignorance, but, what does TSB stand for? and, where did you get the info about Acura sending a notice regarding 3rd gear issue/synchros? I just hope this is true from Acura 
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Re: Sticky Manual [sicktls4me]
by upstatedoc
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Apr 25, 2008 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: sicktls4me (Apr 25, 2008 7:41 am)
TSB=Technical Service Bulletin
You can find them at acuraworld.com.
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Re: Sticky Manual [upstatedoc]
by sicktls4me
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Apr 25, 2008 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Apr 25, 2008 9:03 am)
thanks for the response!!
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Update on Sticky Manual
by mprage
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May 05, 2008 (3:08 pm)
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I took my TL type S with the 3rd gear problem to the dealer and they told me that it is a problem covered under warranty. It will take about a week to get the parts and a few days to make the repairs. Apparently is a problem with the synchros, as the prior post had noted. Thanks everyone and good luck!! Still love my car!
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